How to get rid of failed passcode attempts on screen time

A screentime passcode lets you restrict access to apps with limited usage time. It is beneficial and helps you limit how much time you or your child spend on your Apple devices.

Forgetting the passcode makes it impossible to access the restricted apps until the restriction times out. This can be frustrating, but this article will show you how to reset your Screen Time passcode. So, keep reading.

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What happens if you lose the Screen Time passcode?

• You are unable to enjoy the restricted services freely
• Your device will be locked:

  Apple doesn't specify the maximum number of failed attempts you can make before your device is locked. However, you will be prohibited from entering the passcode after several failed screentime lock attempts.

  6 failed passcode attempts	try again in 1 minute
  7 failed passcode attempts	try again in 5 minutes
  8 failed passcode attempts	try again in 15 minutes
  9 failed passcode attempts or more	try again in 60 minutes

  • You can't log out of your Apple ID if the Screen Time passcode is turned on.

  Forgetting your Screen Time passcode and the inconvenience it causes can be a headache. Fortunately, if you forget it, there are various ways to recover it.

  Way 1: Using the Apple ID Password to Reset the Screen Time Passcode for Your Device

  The steps below will help you reset the Screen Time passcode on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

  Steps On iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

  1. Go to Settings, then navigate to Screen Time
  2. Click Change Screen Time Passcode, then click on it again
  3. Tap on Forgot Passcode?
  

  Enter Your Old Screen Time Passcode

  4. Input the Apple ID and password you used to set up the Screen Time passcode
  5. Next, provide a new Screen Time passcode and enter it again to confirm

  Steps To Reset Screen Time Passcode On Mac

  1. Select the Apple menu, go to System Preferences, then tap Screen Time
  2. Click on Options in the bottom-left corner
  3. Tap Change Passcode, then tap Forgot Passcode
  4. Provide the Apple ID and password you used to create the Screen Time passcode.
  5. Next, provide a new Screen Time passcode and enter it again to confirm

  If you have turned on Share Across Devices, your new Screen Time passcode will automatically update across those devices.

  The second method involves Family Sharing. If the Family Organizer enables a Screen Time passcode, you will require their device to reset the passcode.

  Way 2: Reset the Screen Time passcode on the Child’s iPhone/iPad with the Family Device

  If you use Family Sharing to monitor your child's account, the passcode reset options will not be available on the child's device. Take the steps below on the Family Organizer's Apple device to reset your kid's Screen Time passcode.

  Steps On your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

  1. Go to settings on the Family Organizer's device, then click on Screen Time
  2. Navigate and select a child's name under Family
  3. Click Change Screen Time Passcode, then click on it again. You may be required to authenticate using your device passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID.
  4. Provide a new Screen Time passcode and input it again to confirm

  Steps On a Mac

  1. Select the Apple menu, go to System Preferences, then tap Screen Time
  

  Click System Preferences On Mac

  2. Pick a child's name on the drop-down menu in the left sidebar
  3. Click on Options in the bottom-left corner
  4. Tap Change Passcode, then tap Forgot Passcode
  5. Provide the Apple ID and password you used to create the Screen Time passcode.
  6. Next, provide a new Screen Time passcode and enter it again to confirm

  Tips:

  • Update the Family Organizer's device to iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, or later versions.
  • Mac users should upgrade to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later.
  • Mac users will also need to provide their Apple ID and password
  • iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users may be asked for a Touch ID, Face ID, or device passcode to authenticate.

  Way 3: How to remove the Screen Time passcode without the Apple ID and password via Mobitrix LockAway

  Mobitrix LockAway is a reliable iOS unlocking tool that can help you remove your Screen Time passcode. It lets you bypass this passcode without data loss, and you can then set up your device and Screen Time lock afresh.

  Steps:

  1. On your Mac or PC, Download Download and install Mobitrix LockAway.
  2. Next, connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer and choose “Unlock Screen Time Passcode.”
  

  Mobitrix LockAway - Unlock Screen Time - Home

  3. Turn off Find My iPhone, click Start and follow the instructions on your computer.
  4. The process of removing the screen time passcode will start. After that, you can set up a new screen time passcode or turn it off to continue using your device normally.

  Why Choose Mobitrix LockAway?

  • Mobitrix LockAway is fast and can remove a screen time passcode within 20 minutes.
  • It is easy to use and only requires a few simple clicks. The unlocking process has no technical steps.
  • Mobitrix LockAway has a high success rate of up to 99%.
  • Privacy is a priority, and the tool guarantees 100% data protection.
  • It offers full support for iPhone 5s-14 and iOS 12/13/14/15/16 and later.

  When you may use Mobitrix LockAway:

  • You cannot reset the Screen Time passcode because you forgot your Apple ID password.
  • You acquired a second-hand phone, but the previous owner didn't log out of their Apple ID.
  • You have a device you haven't used in a long time. As a result, you forgot the Apple ID password used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
  • Your Apple ID is locked for security purposes and you can’t reset the screen time passcode.

  Another way to reset your Screen Time passcode is to entirely reset your iPhone/iPad. Resetting your device erases everything on it, including the Screen Time passcode. This erasure lets you set up a new Screen Time passcode.

  Way 4: Factory reset through Settings to Remove the Screen Time Passcode When Forgotten

  Factory resetting your iOS device allows you to restore it to its default settings. The Screen Time lock and its passcode are then erased in the process. This removal lets you set up your device and access it normally.

  Steps:

  1. Go to Settings, click General, then navigate to Transfer or Reset iPhone
  2. Click Erase All Content and Settings
  

  Click Erase All Content and Settings

  3. You may be required to enter your Apple ID password or your passcode. If requested, provide it, then confirm you want to erase the device.
  4. Wait for the process to conclude. Depending on your device, it may take a couple of minutes.

  Way 5: How to Remove the Screen Time Passcode Using iTunes

  iTunes is a media software that is also a mobile device management tool. It has a "Restore" feature that helps you reset your device to its default settings. This "Restore" function provides similar results to resetting via Settings.

  Steps:

  1. Get a PC or a Mac and install the latest version of Finder or iTunes. If you use a PC, ensure it runs on Windows 8 or later.
  2. Switch off your iPhone/iPad, then put it in recovery mode.

  A. Switching off your iPhone:

  1. Turn off your iPhone according to its model:
  • If you are using an X and later, iPhone 8, 8 plus, and iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen): Press and hold the volume down button and the side button simultaneously. Wait until the power off slider pops up.
  • If you are using an iPhone 7, 7 plus, 6, and 6s: Press and hold down the side button. Hold it until the power off slider appears.
  • If you are using an iPhone SE(1st generation) or iPhone 5s and earlier: Press and hold down the top button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider to switch off your iPhone and wait a minute to ensure it shuts down entirely.

  B. Putting your iPhone into recovery mode:

  Identify the button you will need to hold in the next step:

  • For iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, and SE (2nd and 3rd gen): Press and hold the side button.
  • For iPhone 7 Plus and 7: Press and hold the volume down button
  • For the iPhone SE (1st gen) and iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the Home button
  

  See the recovery mode screen

  C. Switching off your iPad:

  1. Turn off your iPad according to its model:
  • If your iPad model has no home button: Press and hold any volume button together with the top button simultaneously until you see the power off slider.
  • If your iPad model has a home button: Press and hold down the top button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider to switch off your iPad, and wait a minute to ensure it shuts down entirely.

  D. Putting your iPad into recovery mode:

  Identify the button you will need to hold in the next step:

  • For iPad models with no home button: Press and hold the top button
  • For iPad models that have a home button: Press and hold the home button
  1. Press and hold the appropriate button and connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer simultaneously. Keep holding the button.
  2. Hold the button till the recovery screen pops up on your iPhone/iPad, then let go.
  3. On the computer, your device is connected to, locate your device on Finder or iTunes.
  4. You will see an option to Restore or Update. Choose Restore
  5. Please wait for the procedure to complete, disconnect your iPhone/iPad from the computer, and set it up afresh.

  Tips:

  • You should turn off your iPhone/iPad and start again if you see the passcode screen during this process.
  • This procedure can consume a few hours or more, depending on how much data you have on your iPhone/iPad. You should allow enough time.
  • The procedure will delete all data on your device.
  • Since Apple has not updated iTunes for a long time, the app tends to lag
  • If you have enabled Find My on your iPhone/iPad, you will require your Apple ID and password to bypass the activation lock once you restore the device.

  The Screen Time passcode effectively ensures you or your child limit how much time you spend on a device. But, while this passcode is essential, this article has shown how forgetting it can be annoying.

  Fortunately, the post has also shown how to reset the Screen Time passcode. Of these methods, Mobitrix LockAway lets you reset the Screen Time passcode even without Apple ID credentials. Well, seeing is believing. Try Mobitrix LockAway today!